10 Simple Meals That Make Healthy Eating Feel Automatic

The easiest way to eat healthier is to keep meals simple and repeatable. These simple recipes are the kind you can rely on day after day. No complicated steps, no special planning required. They’re balanced, flavorful, and easy enough to work into even the busiest schedules. Over time, they help turn healthy eating into something you do automatically, not something you have to force. Because the best habits are the ones that fit your life!

Easy Tahini Beet Buddha Bowl

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An energizing and refreshing, plant-based power bowl! This beet Buddha bowl is a crunchy, vibrant blend of ingredients all topped with a sweet tahini dressing. Made in just a few minutes it's a great pick me up for lunch.

Get the recipe: Beet Buddha Bowl with Sweet Tahini Dressing

High-Protein Chimichurri Shrimp

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Pan-seared until juicy and with a punch of heat, this dairy-free chimichurri shrimp makes for a tasty appetizer, protein-packed snack, or quick busy night dinner. Made with mostly spices and seasonings, this shrimp recipe brings new and delicious flavors to the table. To learn more: Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp

Gluten-Free Venison Chili Recipe

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A protein-loaded, comfort meal perfect for Sunday night dinner. This venison chili (also known as deer chili!) is full of classic flavor. Naturally gluten-free and easy to make, cozy up with a big bowl and warm up from head to toe.

Get the recipe: Stovetop Venison Chili Recipe

Healthy Sweet Peach Curry

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A flavorful sweet peach curry recipe made with immune-boosting ingredients. This easy curry recipe is the perfect blend that combines traditional curry flavors with a sweet twist. A 30-minute meal perfect for weeknights. To learn more: Peach Curry

Protein-Packed Beef Casserole

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Weeknight dinners just got better with this veggie-packed, high-protein, beef and zucchini casserole. Lean ground beef coated in a rich and creamy tomato sauce spread of zucchini and sweet potato noodles. You can make this dairy-free casserole in advance as well making busy weeknights that much easier. To learn more: Beef and Zucchini Casserol

Spicy Tomato Zucchini Noodles

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The best way to use up leftover zucchini from your garden! This zoodles bowl is a spicy blend of fresh tomatoes simmered with red pepper flakes and garlic on top of fresh zucchini noodles.

Get the recipe: Spicy Tomato Zucchini Noodles

Paleo Shepherds Pie with Sweet Potato

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Easy to make in advance, this paleo Shepherds pie has a comforting, lean ground beef base topped with rich, mashed sweet potatoes. As a family-friendly meal, it’s a recipe you’ll make over and over again.

Get the recipe: Paleo Shepherds Pie with Sweet Potato

Hummus and Grilled Vegetables Wrap

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A quick lunch you can prepare in just a few minutes. This grilled vegetables wrap has a smoky, savory balsamic flavor that's both comforting and refreshing.

Get the recipe: Hummus and Grilled Vegetables Wrap

Quick & Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Fire up your taste buds with these easy gluten-free stuffed bell peppers! A tasty side dish or mean course for Meatless Monday these peppers are stuffed with a spicy quinoa zucchini mixture that's a great way to add some flavor to the table. To learn more: Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ground Turkey Spinach Pasta

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Your solution to busy weeknights this gluten-free ground turkey pasta is made in just 20 minutes. Protein-packed and naturally dairy-free this healthy pasta dinner takes the stress out of hectic schedules. To learn more: Ground Turkey Pasta